David Davis is the author of six books, including Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku (2015). His work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and Smithsonian, and has been anthologized in “The Best American Sports Writing” series. Born and raised in New York, he lives in Los Angeles with two old dogs and two young dogs. Follow him on Twitter @ddavisla and www.ddavisla.com.
